Main responsibilities

1.Act as an ambassador and information source for both the project and the organisation in the district

2.Lead continuous communication engagements with district stakeholders in the project areas and the district.

3.Coordinate all activities at District level, and lead district and community level planning and capacity-building

4.Ensure timely start of construction and completion of low cost ECE centers, latrines and play parks

5.Conduct on going coaching and mentoring for teachers on the Know How Course

6.Ensure that ECE teachers and grade 1 teachers are using the Child Steps to assess the learners

7.Conduct PCSC training focusing on Resource mobilisation, Entrepreneurship, etc and ensure that the committees are utilising the knowledge gained from the trainings

8.Ensure that termly parental sessions are taking place in all the community schools that are on the project

9.Prepare activity budgets and plans on time and submit to the supervisor when requested

10Be fully accountable for project funds: spending according to plan & budget retiring on time

11.Be responsible for all ROCS property in your care, ensuring safety and that the property is used for ROCS/project related activities

12.  Participate in program review meetings and other meetings that may be called

13.  Prepare activity and project (monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual) reports.

Preferred qualities

• Young and vibrant between ages 25 and 30
• Basic ICT skills in Excel and Word
• Excellent communication and report writing skill
• Demonstrate community mobilisation and facilitation skill
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective member of a team
• Work responsibly with minimum supervision
• Must possess a valid motorbike riders’ license (Class A)

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Social Work; or Community Development; or Education
• At least 2 years’ experience with demonstrable ability to run support community projects